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Lesser Honeyguide (Indicator minor)

Lesser Honeyguide

Indicator minor

Least Concern

Overview

The lesser honeyguide (Indicator minor) is a species of bird in the family Indicatoridae that is widely distributed across sub-Saharan Africa. It is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Habitat

This species has a wide range extending across sub-Saharan Africa, including countries such as Nigeria, South Africa, and Mozambique.

Did you know?

Like other honeyguides, it is a brood parasite that most commonly lays its eggs in the nests of African barbets, though it will also occasionally use the nests of other birds such as starlings and woodpeckers.

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